20 River Coloring Pages (Free PDF Printables)

Enjoy a collection of river coloring pages! These free sheets are perfect for kids and adults, easy to download and print for creative coloring.

These high-resolution river PDF templates feature a variety of river pictures to color, including simple designs, advanced illustrations, landscapes, and more.

Note: All river coloring sheets below are formatted to US Letter size but scale perfectly to A4 for international use.

To download these free river printables, click on the image or link to open the PDF on a new page. You can download it on this page or take a printout and start coloring your favorite river coloring sheet.

simple river winding through hills — Simple River Winding Through Hills

woods with a quiet river passing through — Woods With A Quiet River Passing Through

anaconda swimming in a river — Anaconda Swimming In A River

big river delta with branching streams — Big River Delta With Branching Streams

bridge over a scenic river — Bridge Over A Scenic River

colorado river winding through desert cliffs — Colorado River Winding Through Desert Cliffs

crossing jordan river — Crossing Jordan River

frog on a lily pad in a river — Frog On A Lily Pad In A River

jungle river with exotic animals — Jungle River With Exotic Animals

landform river flowing past a hill — Landform River Flowing Past A Hill

large river flowing through a canyon — Large River Flowing Through A Canyon

nile river with ancient pyramids — Nile River With Ancient Pyramids

r is for river coloring printable — R Is For River Coloring Printable

river habitat with diverse wildlife — River Habitat With Diverse Wildlife

scenic river valley with reflection — Scenic River Valley With Reflection

preschool river scene with animals — Preschool River Scene With Animals

realistic mountain river — Realistic Mountain River

lake feeding into a river with boats — Lake Feeding Into A River With Boats

cute river scene with smiling fish — Cute River Scene With Smiling Fish

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10 Craft Ideas to Do with River Coloring Pages

River-themed coloring pages, with their flowing water, scenic banks, and abundant wildlife, provide plenty of inspiration for creative crafting. After adding your personal touch to a river scene, there are numerous ways to turn your artwork into functional, decorative, or fun craft projects. Here are 10 imaginative craft ideas to transform your river-themed coloring pages into unique creations!

1. Create a River Landscape Collage

Combine several elements from your river-themed coloring pages to make a stunning landscape collage. Cut out pieces like the riverbanks, trees, rocks, and wildlife, and arrange them on a larger canvas or sheet of paper. Overlap the pieces to add depth and dimension, creating a beautiful, layered river scene to frame and display in your home.

2. Design River-Themed Greeting Cards

Turn your river coloring pages into personalized greeting cards. Cut out sections of your river scene, such as a flowing river with flowers along the banks or animals like ducks and beavers, and glue them onto blank cards. Add a heartfelt message inside, and you’ve got a custom card perfect for any occasion.

3. Make River-Themed Bookmarks

Transform your river coloring pages into creative bookmarks. Cut out long, rectangular sections featuring river elements, such as rippling water, flowing currents, or birds flying above, and laminate them for durability. These personalized bookmarks will add a touch of nature and adventure to your reading experience.

4. Frame a River Scene

Frame your completed river coloring page to create striking wall art. Whether it’s a calm river winding through a forest or a lively river with wildlife and flora, framing your work will bring the serene beauty of rivers into your home decor. A framed river scene can create a peaceful, natural ambiance in any room.

5. Design a River-Themed Calendar

Create a personalized calendar using your river coloring pages. Assign a different river scene to each month, such as a river in spring with blooming flowers, a summer river with boats, or a winter river with icy banks. This calendar will keep you organized while showcasing the stunning beauty of river life throughout the year.

6. Make River-Themed Coasters

Repurpose your river coloring pages into beautiful coasters. Cut sections of your artwork featuring river elements, such as winding streams, trees on the banks, or reflections on the water, and laminate them for a durable finish. These nature-inspired coasters will add a tranquil touch to your home while protecting your furniture from drink rings.

7. Create a River-Themed Mobile

Design a whimsical mobile using cutouts from your river coloring pages. Choose elements like flowing water, fish, birds, or trees, and attach them to strings of varying lengths. Hang these strings from a ring or hoop to create a floating river scene that will add a peaceful, nature-inspired vibe to any room.

8. Make a River-Themed Puzzle

Turn your river coloring page into an interactive puzzle. Cut your colored river scene into small pieces and challenge friends or family members to reassemble the river landscape. This engaging craft idea brings your artwork to life in a fun and challenging way!

9. Design River-Themed Gift Wrap

Create custom gift wrap by using your river-themed coloring pages. Cut out elements like flowing water, river rocks, and wildlife, and glue them onto plain wrapping paper. This creative touch will make your gifts extra special, especially for nature lovers or anyone who appreciates the beauty of rivers.

10. Create a River-Themed Shadow Box

Craft a 3D river scene using a shadow box. Cut out different layers of your river-themed coloring pages, such as flowing water, trees, and wildlife, and arrange them inside the box. Add small details like faux water, glitter for reflection, or miniature trees for an extra touch of realism. This river shadow box will make a stunning and peaceful piece of art for your home.